Chorus:
I'm gonna hold on
'cause what I believe in
Is so strong
No matter how long, and no one
Can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down
I had a baby at fifteen
Daddy never did forgive me
I never heard from the guy again
I had to drop outta high school
Everybody treated me so cruel
But I didn't give in and give her away
Chorus:
I'm gonna hold on
'cause what I believe in
Is so strong
No matter how long, and no one
Can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down
Her smile got me through the day
And every night I'd pray
I could give her enough
At night I'd lie awake and cry
Hopin' we'd get by
'cause you can't live on love
I worked night and day to keep us goin'
Through the sweat and tears without her knowin'
It was worth it just to watch her grow
Oh oh at least I was able to hold her
Whenever she needed my shoulder
I'm so glad I never let her go
Chorus:
I'm gonna hold on
'cause what I believe in
Is so strong
No matter how long, and no one
Can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down
Her smile got me through the years
Dried away the tears
And filled me with hope
At night I'd lie awake and cry
Prayed we would get by
And for the courage to cope
Oh, oh, oh
Instrumental solo
Her smile got me through the day
And every night I'd pray
I could give her enough
Chorus (2x):
I'm gonna hold on
'cause what I believe in
Is so strong
No matter how long, and no one
Can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down
No one can tell me I'm wrong
I ain't goin' down
